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I’ve had acne since the 4th grade and it started to get better but now I’m in 8th grade and I’m getting more on my face, back, and chest. What do I do?
Posted October 28, 2015 under Ask Us.Acne (also known as “pimples”) is very common among teenagers, young adults and even older adults. Just about every teen will have a breakout at some point. Having to deal […]
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I read that taking birth control pills can help lower the risk of getting anemia. I have already been diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia; will going on the pill help?
Posted October 21, 2015 under Ask Us.Birth control pills are often prescribed by health care providers to treat certain medical conditions such as heavy periods. Because there is less menstrual bleeding when taking birth control pills, […]
Read more »When do I get my first pelvic exam? I’m going to the doctor soon and I don’t want to find out there.
Posted October 14, 2015 under Ask Us.This depends on whether you are going to see your doctor because you are having vaginal discharge, or unexplained belly pain, or whether it is simply a check-up. Most health […]
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I got my period the first time a couple of months ago and I haven’t gotten it again. Is this normal?
Posted October 9, 2015 under Ask Us.It’s actually very common to have irregular periods during the first year or two (after your period starts), but after that your periods should become more predictable. Irregular periods can […]
Read more »Is milk (and milk products) prohibited if you have PCOS?
Posted October 6, 2015 under Ask Us.Milk and other dairy products are not prohibited for young women with PCOS. If you find that dairy upsets your stomach, you may want to try a different type of […]
Read more »4 days ago, I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend. My period was supposed to get here yesterday and I am worried I could be pregnant. He said that a bit of semen might have gone in, but that he thinks it wasn’t enough to get pregnant. Is this true?
Posted October 2, 2015 under Ask Us.No! You can get pregnant anytime you are not using condoms and/or birth control. You can even become pregnant if your partner removes his penis from your vagina before he […]
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Pls help! I have PCOS. My breasts were perfect before I gained weight. But now I am embarrassed because my breasts are big and loose. Is there anything I can do to make them smaller and lift them up without surgery? I don’t want to have a muscular body either.
Posted September 29, 2015 under Ask Us.Managing your weight when you have a diagnosis of PCOS can be challenging but not impossible. One way to accomplish this is by following a PCOS-friendly diet– one that includes […]
Read more »I have a field trip to an amusement park coming up this week and there are going to be rides. Is it ok if I go on the rides when I am on my period?
Posted September 25, 2015 under Ask Us.If you tend to get nauseous (sick to your stomach) or have bad cramps when you have your period, you will probably not feel up to going on fast rides. […]
Read more »My breasts hurt only before my period. Do they grow at this time?
Posted September 21, 2015 under Ask Us.Many girls will notice that their breasts feel larger right around a week or so before their period is due, while others don’t seem to notice at all. This is […]
Read more »I take birth control pills. Do I have to take the “inactive pills”? Why do I have to bleed during this time?
Posted September 14, 2015 under Ask Us.Most birth control pill packages are made up of 21 days of active pills (one color) followed by 7 days of “inactive” pills (a different color), however there are some […]
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